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Over the next few weeks we will introduce the Top 10 Mountain Biking trails in the Roanoke Region. Each week we will share a new trail mountain bike trail. We'll include directions to the trail, a map of the trail, a short description of it and places to visit near the trail when you are done with your ride.

This week's trail is Poverty Creek - a premier destination for single-track mountain biking.
  1. Carvins Cove
  2. Poverty Creek
What's my recommendation?
Saturday:
  • Come out to the Roanoke Vally Climate Rally there will be fun, games, things to see and do for kids and adults read on>>> - Don't forget the 3rd Annual Into the Darkness 4 Mile Night Trail Run, it is a Halloween inspired event that will have you running the glow stick lined trails of Virginia's Explore Par read on >>>
  • Help keep our trails in pristine condition. Join local volunteers for a morning of trail work at Carvins Cove. When your done, go for a hike on one of the many trails at Carvins Cove!
  • Take a ride down Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing's 900' Haunted Zip Line. Food also available read on>>>
Sunday:
Only two weeks left to experience the Roanoke Mountain Campground. The campground closes 11/1.  My family and I stayed there a few weekends ago and it was incredible.  There were only about 4 other campsites occupied - what a hidden gem.From the campground you can easily access some of the best hiking trails in Roanoke including the trails at Mill Mountain, Explore Park, and the Chestnut Ridge Trail.

Go Hiking!- For the past few weeks we've been compiling the Top 10 Hikes in the Roanoke Region.  Now, they (and a few others) are Here for your convenience! You will be able to download directions, map, and tips, Click Here>>>

Got an idea? Send it to pete@roanoke.org

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Into The Darkness Trail Run                         Into the Darkness Moon image
This Halloween inspired race is one of the Roanoke's most unique events. Its so cool it was recently featured on Health.com. Grab your flashlight and headlamp and head out to Explore Park for a 4 mile night run.  The course course consists of 3 miles of twisty rolling single track and 1 mile of grass and asphalt roads.  These trails will be marked with reflective arrows, glow sticks, and the occasional surprise. 

This is one of many classic trail running events brought to you by Mountain Junkies. You can register in advance or at the event itself.

Learn more about this event>>>
Pick Your Favorite Ad - Win A Blue Ridge Marathon Entry                     
Help the race organizers for the Blue Ridge Marathon on the parkway settle on an ad. It's been narrowed down to four favorites but your help is needed.

Here is the leading vote getter so far. Visit the Blue Ridge Marathon blog to see all four.  Share your comments on the blog site and you could win a free entry to the full or half marathon.
Free 900 Zip Line Rides!                  
How cool! The folks at Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing are giving away free zip line rides!Zip Line Picture

What: Outdoor Gear Yard Sale. Check out great deals on used outdoor gear and other used equipment! (backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, kayak, canoes, bikes, and more). Click here for a sample list. Have some outdoor gear you want to get rid of? Bring it along and you can sell it too.

When: Sunday November 1 (11am-4pm). Zip Line rides are from 1-4pm.

What else: Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch ($7 per person - kids 12 & under eat free). Hike the trails, fish in their stocked pond, rent a canoe for Craigs Creek, and more!

Where: Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing is located just outside New Castle. Click here for driving directions.

Click here to watch the Zip Line Video>>>
Waters stocked as planned                   
Although deer hunting is commanding much of the attention from the region's sportsmen these days, the recently renewed trout stocking program has its share of fans, too.

Stocking resumed Oct. 1, and will continue through May.

In some recent years low water levels have resulted in postponed early fall stockings at some smaller waters.

Even though the weather was relatively dry in the weeks leading up to October, water levels were still plenty robust from wet weather in the spring and early summer so no delays were necessary.

"This year we've had more water and cooler water temps so everything's been stocked as planned," said Brian Beers, the manager at the state's trout hatchery in Paint Bank. "Compared to the last couple of years it's been great."

One popular Roanoke stream will have Click here to read the rest of the story>>>
Looking to buy a bike?                        
Eastcoasters bike shop is offering 25% off in-stock bikes. Choose from any 2009 road, mountain, or hybrid bikes.

Click here for a list of bike deals (this is not a complete list).
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Things you'll find on the Roanoke Outside Blog                                
Interactive graphic: Mountains of the Roanoke area! - Light the Fire 5K- Oct 17th-  Bicycle Ticketed for Drink Beer, Save Water?- Run for the Arts- Oct. 17th- The Bike that went Around the World - Doctor's orders: Get more sunlight on your skin! - Urbanize N'Light Helmet- Gear Review - Get Outside Prize Winners -  HAUNTED ZIP LINE - BIKE CHARGER - GEAR REVIEWS
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Visit The RoanokeOutside.com Calendar of Events for details on these upcoming events!
  • Weekly bike rides throughout Roanoke & NRV Valleys
  • Backpack 202 Clinic 10/27
  • Franklin County Parks & Recreation Community Plan Workshops 10/28-29
  • Mill Mountain History Hike 10/28 (must register by 10/20)
  • Alley Cat Race 10/30
  • StarBomb 10/30
  • Zombie Bike Ride 10/31
  • Outdoor Rock Rappelling 10/31 (must register by 10/23)
  • Outdoor Gear Yard Sale & Free Zip Lines Rides 11/1
  • Cascades and Barney's Wall 11/1
  • Build a Bird Feeder 11/4
  • Annual Ski Show 11/4
  • Hanging Rock Greenway Hike 11/5
  • Odyssey Adventure Racing AR Rogaine race 11/7
  • Angel's Rest Hike 11/7
  • 7th Annual Smith Mountain Lake Chili & Craft Festival 11/7
  • Odyssey Land Navigation Clinic 11/14
  • Caving Mini-Expo 11/14
  • Backyard Birding 11/19
  • Chessie Nature Trail Hike 11/19
  • Star City Half Marathon 11/21
  • Drumstick Dash 11/26
  • V-ORG 2009 Outdoor Professionals Conference 12/4-6
  • Blue Ridge Marathon (full & half) April 24, 2010
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